PRODUCT ENGINEER for Containerboard (Paper for Packaging)

Inter IKEA Group (Old Sandbox); Danville (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks of holiday

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Inter IKEA Group (Old Sandbox) is looking for a qualified professional to lead the engineering and quality implementation of new materials. This role demands deep knowledge of the Containerboard paper and packaging industry and entails travel responsibilities of approximately 100 days per year.

In this position, you will develop and improve material technologies to enhance performance and sustainability, ensuring compliance to all requirements. A collaborative environment awaits you with supportive colleagues in a successful company.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in the Containerboard paper or packaging industry.
• Strong knowledge of product requirements and test methods.
• Ability to make decisions with a holistic view.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and quality implementation of new materials.
• Contribute to development projects technically.
• Develop and improve materials for performance and sustainability.

Skills

Containerboard paper knowledge

Product standards and test methods

Decision making and problem solving

Project leadership

Business relations

Communication in English

Quality tools familiarity

Job description

Job Description

You see things a little differently. So do we. We believe that what you value is more important than what your CV says. We offer positions that will challenge your skills and let you grow. Come see things a little differently with us.

About you

• You have a solid experience and deep knowledge of the Containerboard paper and/or packaging industry
• You have very good knowledge of the product requirements, standards and test methods
• You have the ability to make decisions and solve problems with a holistic view – always act with customer, supplier and total IKEA in mind
• You have capability to lead projects and secure implementation
• You know how to build and maintain business relations
• You are a good communicator in English, both written and verbal with the ability to communicate clearly and in a simple way
• You respect values and stand by your opinions
• If you are familiar with Quality tools (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.), we will appreciate it

About the job

• You will lead the engineering and quality implementation/industrialization of new materials as well as improvement of existing ranges to secure quality and compliance to all requirements.
• You will contribute to the development projects from a technical perspective, with competence in material, production, quality and customer expectations.
• You will develop and improve existing materials and technologies that long term will improve the performance, durability, cost effectiveness and sustainability of the materials.
• You will secure usage of standards when possible and/or standardization of existing and proven materials.
• You will lead product deviation process, secure root‑cause analysis, implementation of corrective and preventive actions, all with a sense of urgency towards the causing part and capture learning from previous product deviations.
• You will secure implementation of new and updated requirements.
• Since the role has a global responsibility it will require approximately 100 days of travelling per year.

Why will you enjoy working with us?

• You will work in a company that is successful and favourite among people.
• You will meet the same optimists like you are on daily basis.
• Your job will have a good feeling about your job because it makes sense.
• You will have 5 weeks of deserved holiday.
• You will work in a cozy working environment in Zličín offices.

How is it to work in IKEA?

• Attitude towards our colleagues is very simple – honest and frank employees always get a chance to grow both in their personal and career life in a way so all of us can contribute to better everyday life for us and for our customers.
• We do not intend to only fill in the positions here – we want to accept unique personalities who will share our values.
• We listen to our colleagues, we understand their needs and we support their ambitions and skills.
• We offer a possibility to work in a fast growing company and in an environment where people and togetherness are the main values.

Additional Information

You will enjoy this work.